Dr. Erick Avelar is a medical specialist in adult cardiology. He accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. He trained at Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati for residency. Dr. Avelar has received professional recognition including the following: Ctbhi, Ctbhi.

Dr. David Woodard's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and cardiac electrophysiology (heart rhythm). Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Woodard honors. He studied medicine at Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Brandon Harden is a pediatric cardiology specialist. He honors Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Alabama, Dr. Harden attended Mercer University School of Medicine. He is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Sibley Heart Center Cardiology.

Dr. Thomas Murphy is a cardiologist and interventional cardiologist. Dr. Murphy accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. His education and training includes medical school at West Virginia University School of Medicine and residency at Charleston Area Medical Center.

Dr. Subodh Agrawal is an adult cardiology specialist in Athens, GA. Dr. Agrawal graduated from SMS Medical College, Jaipur. He is rated highly by his patients. He is an in-network provider for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, as well as other insurance carriers.

Dr. Benjamin Holland's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology. Dr. Holland accepts Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine and then he performed his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Virginia.

Dr. Ian Balfour's medical specialty is pediatric cardiology. His professional affiliations include WellStar Paulding Hospital, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), and The Children's Care Network. Dr. Balfour takes Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. He attended the University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences and then went on to complete his residency at Harlem Hospital Center.

Dr. Neill Videlefsky is a physician who specializes in pediatric cardiology. Patients rated Dr. Videlefsky highly, giving him an average of 5.0 stars out of 5. He is affiliated with Children's Physician Group, Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS), and The Children's Care Network. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Before completing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of the Witwatersrand and a hospital affiliated with Emory University, Dr. Videlefsky attended medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg. He has received the following distinction: Atlanta Super Doctors.

Dr. Robert Sinyard's areas of specialization are adult cardiology and interventional cardiology; he sees patients in Athens, GA. His average rating from his patients is 4.0 stars out of 5. Dr. Sinyard accepts several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He graduated from Medical College of Georgia.

Dr. Christopher Leggett is a specialist in interventional cardiology. He works in Athens, GA. He honors several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. He studied medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

Dr. Susan Kreher is an adult cardiology specialist. She is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic. Dr. Kreher studied medicine at the University of Minnesota Medical School.

Dr. Clifford Lindsey is a pediatric cardiology specialist in Gainesville, GA, Atlanta, GA, and Athens, GA. He is in-network for Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, Humana Catastrophic, and more. Dr. Lindsey attended East Carolina University, The Brody School of Medicine and then went on to complete his residency at the University Health Systems, Pitt County Memorial Hospital. He is affiliated with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) and Sibley Heart Center Cardiology.

Dr. Paul Beltran works as a cardiologist in Athens, GA. He is a graduate of Southwestern University, Matias H. Aznar Memorial College of Medicine. Humana HMO, Humana Bronze, and Humana Catastrophic are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Beltran accepts.

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Cardiology is the study of the heart and blood vessels, and a cardiologist makes sure they are functioning well. Patients see cardiologists for many issues affecting the circulatory system, including:

Hypertension, or high blood pressure

Heart attack prevention and treatment

Congestive Heart Failure, where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the needs of the body

Heart transplant evaluation and care after surgery

Peripheral vascular disease, where arteries in the limbs narrow and reduce blood flow

Aneurysm, or a swelling in the blood vessels

Coronary Artery Disease, where the blood vessels delivering oxygen and nutrients to the heart become blocked

After performing a physical exam, a cardiologist may order a number of imaging tests in order to get a better understanding of what disease or complication might be causing problems in the heart and blood vessels. Some of these might include:

An electrocardiogram, which checks the heart’s electrical activity

X-rays to see tissues more clearly

Cardiac catheterization, where a small tube is directed into the heart to test pressure, oxygen levels, and blood flow

Although some cardiologists provide primary care, cardiologists more typically work as consultants to primary care physicians when a heart issue comes up. Cardiologists do not perform surgery, but they can perform “interventional” procedures, such as balloon angioplasty (where a balloon is used to stretch open narrowed veins) or stent placement to keep blood flowing.